Forensics Exam 2

mental disorder

Abnormal thoughts emotions or behaviors causing distress and impairing daily functioning.

psychosis

Loss of contact with reality that can manifest through delusions or hallucinations.

delusions

False beliefs not based in reality

hallucinations

Seeing or hearing things that are not there often experienced in psychosis.

positive symptoms

Added symptoms like delusions and hallucinations that indicate the presence of a disorder, as opposed to negative symptoms which signify a loss of functioning.

negative symptoms

Loss of normal functions like emotion or motivation that reflect a decrease in emotional expression and social engagement.

disorganized thinking

Confused or illogical thoughts and speech that disrupt a person's ability to communicate and function effectively.

schizophrenia

Disorder with psychosis and disorganized thinking that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, often leading to significant social and functional impairment.

major depression

Ongoing sadness and loss of interest in activities once enjoyed, affecting daily functioning.

bipolar disorder

Mood swings between mania and depression that can impact daily activities and relationships.

mania

Extreme high mood with impulsive behavior and increased energy levels, often leading to poor decision-making and risky actions.

anhedonia

Loss of pleasure in activities and experiences, which is a key symptom of depression.

Mental disorder is linked to crime but doesn’t cause it

Relationship between mental disorder and crime

strongest risk factor for violence

Substance use

What is the criminalization hypothesis

More likely to be arrested not more likely to commit crime

deinstitutionalization

Moving patients from hospitals to community

Why are people with mental disorders arrested more

Police misunderstanding of behaviors associated with mental illness

Why are offenders with mental disorders caught more

Individuals with mental disorders are less likely to conceal their behavior, making them easier to apprehend by law enforcement—Less likely to hide or escape

persecutory delusion

Belief others want to harm you

symptoms that are mostly linked to violence

Delusions especially persecutory

command hallucinations

Voices telling someone what to do

What are threat symptoms

Feeling like you are in danger

control override symptoms

Feeling of being controlled by external forces

What is the principle of rationality within irrationality

Actions make sense based on false beliefs that drive behavior despite lacking evidence.

What is the tense situations model

Stressful situations can lead to violence

Stress and poverty increase risk

How does social environment affect crime

How does victimization affect behavior

Increases fear and aggression

Treatment reduces the risk of violence if followed

How does treatment affect violence?